Hawkeye heaven
Front Row bar is a shrine to the Hawks. Open up the door to the Front Row in Clive, stroll inside and you’re instantly greeted by Herky the Hawk. Walk [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Quilting is cool again
Modern quilts by local guild members are accepted by QuiltCon 2019. Meticulous attention to detail. Imagination. The ability to follow detailed instructions. Expensive tools and equipment. Homemade quilts often require [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
What do you do when you’re snowed in and don’t want to venture out? Why not download free music by Des Moines musicians? The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition and [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in At Home With
Little cabin on wheels
After a guest fell through the floor, this repurposing project became something special. Construction projects are nothing new for George Risius. The 63-year-old has been a do-it-yourselfer for most of [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Rants & Reason
Thoughts from the Founders on ‘We the people’
Can we keep it? Given the Trump phenomenon, the question “Could it happen here?” keeps popping up in political commentary. Such commentary often refers to the 1935 novel by Sinclair [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Duffy
February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Journal
What’s on the minds of local business leaders?
Worker shortages, housing needs rank at the top. Business leaders hope the Iowa Legislature will take steps this session to pay for programs that will increase worker training, provide opportunities [...]
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Couch Surfing
Michael Miller and the search for the perfect record store
I don’t typically hang out with my couch surfers, mainly because I am busy with my own life, and my guests are just trying to pass through on their way [...]
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